Flood Warning for Washington, OH
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Where: Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... When: Until 600 AM EDT.
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1201 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned are. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fell Tuesday. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Washington County. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued August 18 at 12:02AM EDT until August 18 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston WV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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